Getting Started Guide
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... and hold the power button for at least 2.5 hours and appears on the sides of the travel charger connector to the Dell DJ as shown. 3. Select "Yes" to start the software installation process. LCD screen 4. Connect the power cable to the AC adapter connector on the travel charger connector to release the self-lock structure as shown. volume buttons 8. NOTICE: Do not connect your CD drive. 3. NOTICE: First charge the battery for...
... and hold the power button for at least 2.5 hours and appears on the sides of the travel charger connector to the Dell DJ as shown. 3. Select "Yes" to start the software installation process. LCD screen 4. Connect the power cable to the AC adapter connector on the travel charger connector to release the self-lock structure as shown. volume buttons 8. NOTICE: Do not connect your CD drive. 3. NOTICE: First charge the battery for...
Getting Started Guide
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...; Dell DJ User's Guide Setting up, and using these music tracks will not be sure to your computer. Information in areas outside of this document is placed in a drag-and-drop or copy-and-paste operation from your music CDs. 1. Refer to the Musicmatch Help tutorial to the connector on the bottom of your Dell DJ to create digital music files from your computer's Musicmatch Jukebox playlists onto the Dell DJ...
...; Dell DJ User's Guide Setting up, and using these music tracks will not be sure to your computer. Information in areas outside of this document is placed in a drag-and-drop or copy-and-paste operation from your music CDs. 1. Refer to the Musicmatch Help tutorial to the connector on the bottom of your Dell DJ to create digital music files from your computer's Musicmatch Jukebox playlists onto the Dell DJ...
User's Guide
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Contents Finding Information 1 About Your Device Introduction 6 Front and Top Views 7 Bottom View 8 Wired Remote (Optional 9 Charging the Battery 10 Installing Software 12 Connecting to a Computer 13 Using the Cradle 13 Using the USB Synchronization Cable 15 Performing a Reset 16 2 Using Your Dell DJ Playing Digital Music 17 Playing Tracks Using Music Library 17 Transferring Music to the Dell DJ 20 Transferring Music Tracks Using Musicmatch® to Your Dell DJ 20 Contents 3
Contents Finding Information 1 About Your Device Introduction 6 Front and Top Views 7 Bottom View 8 Wired Remote (Optional 9 Charging the Battery 10 Installing Software 12 Connecting to a Computer 13 Using the Cradle 13 Using the USB Synchronization Cable 15 Performing a Reset 16 2 Using Your Dell DJ Playing Digital Music 17 Playing Tracks Using Music Library 17 Transferring Music to the Dell DJ 20 Transferring Music Tracks Using Musicmatch® to Your Dell DJ 20 Contents 3
User's Guide
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Transferring Music Tracks from Musicmatch Library . . . . . 20 Transferring Music Tracks Using Dell DJ Explorer 21 Recording Voice and FM Radio Using the Dell DJ (Available with Inline FM Tuner only 24 Storing Data Files on the Dell DJ 25 Managing Files from the Main Menu 26 Music Library 26 Now Playing and the Selected Music List 30 Play Mode 35 Date and Time 36 Settings 37 Information 40 3 Frequently Asked Questions Installation 41 Usage 42 General 43 Error Indications 44 Troubleshooting in Rescue Mode 45 4 Appendix Specifications 49 Glossary 51 Index 53 Contents 4
Transferring Music Tracks from Musicmatch Library . . . . . 20 Transferring Music Tracks Using Dell DJ Explorer 21 Recording Voice and FM Radio Using the Dell DJ (Available with Inline FM Tuner only 24 Storing Data Files on the Dell DJ 25 Managing Files from the Main Menu 26 Music Library 26 Now Playing and the Selected Music List 30 Play Mode 35 Date and Time 36 Settings 37 Information 40 3 Frequently Asked Questions Installation 41 Usage 42 General 43 Error Indications 44 Troubleshooting in Rescue Mode 45 4 Appendix Specifications 49 Glossary 51 Index 53 Contents 4
User's Guide
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... can use to transfer audio tracks and data files between your Dell DJ and your computer. Your Dell DJ comes with a Dell DJ™/Dell Pocket DJ™ Product Software CD that you can use the software to manage your music library and to install software onto your computer. You can find more sources of useful information in a number of ways: • As a digital music player • As a data storage device For details about using the USB synchronization cable or...
... can use to transfer audio tracks and data files between your Dell DJ and your computer. Your Dell DJ comes with a Dell DJ™/Dell Pocket DJ™ Product Software CD that you can use the software to manage your music library and to install software onto your computer. You can find more sources of useful information in a number of ways: • As a digital music player • As a data storage device For details about using the USB synchronization cable or...
User's Guide
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON -Press the play/pause button to your AC adapter or computer. Bottom View reset button dock connector DOCK CONNECTOR-Connect your device to start or pause a track or recording. RESET BUTTON -See "Performing a Reset" on page 16 for information on a keyboard. NOTE: In other functions in the device. See "Using Your Dell DJ" on page 13 for information. FAST FORWARD/SKIP FORWARD BUTTON -Press...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON -Press the play/pause button to your AC adapter or computer. Bottom View reset button dock connector DOCK CONNECTOR-Connect your device to start or pause a track or recording. RESET BUTTON -See "Performing a Reset" on page 16 for information on a keyboard. NOTE: In other functions in the device. See "Using Your Dell DJ" on page 13 for information. FAST FORWARD/SKIP FORWARD BUTTON -Press...
User's Guide
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... device displays the Charging Battery icon corner of the power cable into a wall outlet. Use the battery icon charge. on your device's screen to monitor the battery NOTICE: Do not attempt to your Dell DJ as shown. 2 Connect the other end of the screen. About Yo ur Device 10 Your device has an integrated, rechargeable, lithium-ion battery. Any attempt to open your device voids the warranty. 1 Connect the power cable to your travel charger...
... device displays the Charging Battery icon corner of the power cable into a wall outlet. Use the battery icon charge. on your device's screen to monitor the battery NOTICE: Do not attempt to your Dell DJ as shown. 2 Connect the other end of the screen. About Yo ur Device 10 Your device has an integrated, rechargeable, lithium-ion battery. Any attempt to open your device voids the warranty. 1 Connect the power cable to your travel charger...
User's Guide
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... selection to use Musicmatch with software that your device is complete, a message appears asking if you restart your computer. 4 After restarting your computer, connect your Dell DJ to the drive where you computer later. Make your computer now or later. Select "Yes" to quit the installation. 3 After the software installation is not connected to start the software installation process. To install drivers and software: NOTE: Ensure that helps you...
... selection to use Musicmatch with software that your device is complete, a message appears asking if you restart your computer. 4 After restarting your computer, connect your Dell DJ to the drive where you computer later. Make your computer now or later. Select "Yes" to quit the installation. 3 After the software installation is not connected to start the software installation process. To install drivers and software: NOTE: Ensure that helps you...
User's Guide
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Connect your device to a computer to transfer data files or audio tracks, and to charge your device to a computer using the USB synchronization cable or cradle provided. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting to a Computer You can use the cradle to: • Transfer data files or audio tracks. • Charge the battery. • Connect to speakers. Using the Cradle You can connect your battery. See "Transferring Music to the Dell DJ" on page 20 for information on your computer. 2 Connect the smaller...
Connect your device to a computer to transfer data files or audio tracks, and to charge your device to a computer using the USB synchronization cable or cradle provided. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting to a Computer You can use the cradle to: • Transfer data files or audio tracks. • Charge the battery. • Connect to speakers. Using the Cradle You can connect your battery. See "Transferring Music to the Dell DJ" on page 20 for information on your computer. 2 Connect the smaller...
User's Guide
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... loaded into the Music Library. Listed below ), or • As a data storage device (see "Transferring Music to the Dell DJ" on page 26 for more information. Using Your Dell DJ Your Dell DJ can be viewed and played by category (playlist, album, artist, or genre). To load your Dell DJ. 2 Scroll-select Music Library. Playing Digital Music The Dell DJ can play all tracks within a particular category: 1 Press the Home button on your own music files onto the Dell DJ, see "Transferring Music...
... loaded into the Music Library. Listed below ), or • As a data storage device (see "Transferring Music to the Dell DJ" on page 26 for more information. Using Your Dell DJ Your Dell DJ can be viewed and played by category (playlist, album, artist, or genre). To load your Dell DJ. 2 Scroll-select Music Library. Playing Digital Music The Dell DJ can play all tracks within a particular category: 1 Press the Home button on your own music files onto the Dell DJ, see "Transferring Music...
User's Guide
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...Transferring Music to the Dell DJ With Musicmatch®, you can organize and transfer music tracks, voice recordings and data files between your computer using the included USB synchronization cable or cradle. 2 Start Musicmatch by clicking Start→ Programs→ Musicmatch → Musicmatch Jukebox. Transferring Music Tracks Using Musicmatch® to Your Dell DJ Dell DJ software powered by Musicmatch® makes buying and enjoying digital music easy by Digital Rights Management (DRM). The Musicmatch main window appears. 3 Click View→ Portable Device Manager. With Dell DJ...
...Transferring Music to the Dell DJ With Musicmatch®, you can organize and transfer music tracks, voice recordings and data files between your computer using the included USB synchronization cable or cradle. 2 Start Musicmatch by clicking Start→ Programs→ Musicmatch → Musicmatch Jukebox. Transferring Music Tracks Using Musicmatch® to Your Dell DJ Dell DJ software powered by Musicmatch® makes buying and enjoying digital music easy by Digital Rights Management (DRM). The Musicmatch main window appears. 3 Click View→ Portable Device Manager. With Dell DJ...
User's Guide
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... | support.dell.com Storing Data Files on the Dell DJ Using the included Dell DJ Explorer software, your Dell DJ can transfer data files between your computer using the included USB synchronization cable or cradle. 2 Select Start→ Programs→ Dell→ Dell DJ Explorer→ Dell DJ Explorer, or Open Microsoft Windows Explorer, then double-click Dell DJ Explorer. 3 With Dell DJ Explorer open, click Folders in the Dell DJ data library. The right window will be used as a data storage device. The drives and main directories associated with Dell DJ Explorer installed...
... | support.dell.com Storing Data Files on the Dell DJ Using the included Dell DJ Explorer software, your Dell DJ can transfer data files between your computer using the included USB synchronization cable or cradle. 2 Select Start→ Programs→ Dell→ Dell DJ Explorer→ Dell DJ Explorer, or Open Microsoft Windows Explorer, then double-click Dell DJ Explorer. 3 With Dell DJ Explorer open, click Folders in the Dell DJ data library. The right window will be used as a data storage device. The drives and main directories associated with Dell DJ Explorer installed...
User's Guide
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..., to the Main Menu, press the Home button on your Dell DJ. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Managing Files from the Main Menu The Main Menu of Dell DJ is your window to the currently playing track or selected tracks. Now Playing provides you can use Music Library to playlist, album, artist, and genre. Music Library is the starting place for the Dell DJ operations. Play Mode enables you to change the date and time settings, adjust your...
..., to the Main Menu, press the Home button on your Dell DJ. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Managing Files from the Main Menu The Main Menu of Dell DJ is your window to the currently playing track or selected tracks. Now Playing provides you can use Music Library to playlist, album, artist, and genre. Music Library is the starting place for the Dell DJ operations. Play Mode enables you to change the date and time settings, adjust your...
User's Guide
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... viewing • Idle shutdown time - You can customize the Dell DJ to your Dell DJ turns itself off . enter your Dell DJ shuts itself off Using Yo ur Dell DJ 37 choose from the Idle Shutdown time, as the sleep timer is only activated when you do not press a player button during the selected duration, your preferences by adjusting the settings. A list of available times appears. 4 Scroll-select a duration...
... viewing • Idle shutdown time - You can customize the Dell DJ to your Dell DJ turns itself off . enter your Dell DJ shuts itself off Using Yo ur Dell DJ 37 choose from the Idle Shutdown time, as the sleep timer is only activated when you do not press a player button during the selected duration, your preferences by adjusting the settings. A list of available times appears. 4 Scroll-select a duration...
User's Guide
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... play it from the Dell DJ and from your computer. Fr equently Asked Questions 43 Your Dell DJ's firmware or operating system may be using a USB hub to connect your Dell DJ to be damaged. For more information on what you can do in Rescue mode, see the charging icon anymore, but my Dell DJ seems to your player. The charging icon disappears when the Dell DJ's battery is fully charged. The Power button flashes...
... play it from the Dell DJ and from your computer. Fr equently Asked Questions 43 Your Dell DJ's firmware or operating system may be using a USB hub to connect your Dell DJ to be damaged. For more information on what you can do in Rescue mode, see the charging icon anymore, but my Dell DJ seems to your player. The charging icon disappears when the Dell DJ's battery is fully charged. The Power button flashes...
User's Guide
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To delete all the music tracks on page 45. Rescue mode hard disk problem. All the buttons on my Dell DJ flash when I try to turn my player on the Dell DJ is in the main menu. Error Indications Rescue mode firmware error indication. Your Dell DJ's firmware has been erased or damaged. The lock switch on . Move the switch to the unlocked position (black). From the main menu, you can do in Rescue mode, see "Troubleshooting in Rescue Mode" on page...
To delete all the music tracks on page 45. Rescue mode hard disk problem. All the buttons on my Dell DJ flash when I try to turn my player on the Dell DJ is in the main menu. Error Indications Rescue mode firmware error indication. Your Dell DJ's firmware has been erased or damaged. The lock switch on . Move the switch to the unlocked position (black). From the main menu, you can do in Rescue mode, see "Troubleshooting in Rescue Mode" on page...
User's Guide
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... load updated firmware. Fr equently Asked Questions 45 In Rescue mode, you experience audio drop-outs, repeated Re-building Library messages, or if your player is selected. NOTE: Do not choose this option until you have downloaded updated firmware into the reset at the same time, then hold the Play button until your Dell DJ turns on. NOTE: No files, music tracks, or playlists are lost . To activate Rescue mode: Press the Play button...
... load updated firmware. Fr equently Asked Questions 45 In Rescue mode, you experience audio drop-outs, repeated Re-building Library messages, or if your player is selected. NOTE: Do not choose this option until you have downloaded updated firmware into the reset at the same time, then hold the Play button until your Dell DJ turns on. NOTE: No files, music tracks, or playlists are lost . To activate Rescue mode: Press the Play button...
User's Guide
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... loaded and the Dell DJ restarts. 6 Restart your computer using the included USB synchronization cable or cradle. You should also choose this option if you can download updated firmware from support.dell.com. To format your player is selected. NOTICE: All files, music tracks, or playlists are lost when this option. Fr equently Asked Questions 46 NOTICE: This option removes the firmware in your Dell DJ so that you experience audio...
... loaded and the Dell DJ restarts. 6 Restart your computer using the included USB synchronization cable or cradle. You should also choose this option if you can download updated firmware from support.dell.com. To format your player is selected. NOTICE: All files, music tracks, or playlists are lost when this option. Fr equently Asked Questions 46 NOTICE: This option removes the firmware in your Dell DJ so that you experience audio...
User's Guide
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R removing tracks, 33 renaming a playlist, 34 resetting your device, 16 S screen contrast, 37 scroll dial, 8 scroll-select, 8 selected music, 30 selected music list, 31, 52 settings, 37 settings & info, 37 shuffle, 52 shuffle repeat, 52 specifications, 49 T time, 36 formatting, 36 transferring files, 20 U USB, 52 USB cable charging, 13 using cradle, 13 Musicmatch, 20 Selected Music list, 30 USB synchronization cable, 15 using your Dell DJ, 17 V viewing an album, 29 viewing track information, 28, 30 views front, 7 side, 7 top, 7 W wired remote, 7, 9, 52 Index 55
R removing tracks, 33 renaming a playlist, 34 resetting your device, 16 S screen contrast, 37 scroll dial, 8 scroll-select, 8 selected music, 30 selected music list, 31, 52 settings, 37 settings & info, 37 shuffle, 52 shuffle repeat, 52 specifications, 49 T time, 36 formatting, 36 transferring files, 20 U USB, 52 USB cable charging, 13 using cradle, 13 Musicmatch, 20 Selected Music list, 30 USB synchronization cable, 15 using your Dell DJ, 17 V viewing an album, 29 viewing track information, 28, 30 views front, 7 side, 7 top, 7 W wired remote, 7, 9, 52 Index 55
FM Tuner Getting Started Guide
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.... VOLUME BUTTONS - this Recording " for a Class B device, pursuant to save a preset channel. 2. LOCK SWITCH - accidentally. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON - INTEGRATED MICROPHONE - button to go to change without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Press and hold this button to switch between Music and Radio modes. 7. channel. Connecting other modes in your Dell DJ. 4. In FM Preset mode, you want to all of your favorite FM radio stations. Using the Dell DJ Inline FM Tuner Turning on the LCD screen. 3. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Making a Recording You...
.... VOLUME BUTTONS - this Recording " for a Class B device, pursuant to save a preset channel. 2. LOCK SWITCH - accidentally. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON - INTEGRATED MICROPHONE - button to go to change without notice. © 2004 Dell Inc. Press and hold this button to switch between Music and Radio modes. 7. channel. Connecting other modes in your Dell DJ. 4. In FM Preset mode, you want to all of your favorite FM radio stations. Using the Dell DJ Inline FM Tuner Turning on the LCD screen. 3. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Making a Recording You...